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Vanilla Bean St. Patrick’s Day Cookies: A Sweet and Festive Treat

These Vanilla Bean St. Patrick’s Day Cookies are a delicious and festive treat! They’re easy to make, packed with vanilla flavor, and perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.

Ingredients

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Cookies:

  • 2 ¼ cups (281g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (12 tablespoons; 170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • Seeds scraped from 1 whole vanilla bean
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Vanilla Bean Buttercream:

  • ¾ cup (12 tablespoons; 170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • Seeds scraped from ½ of a vanilla bean
  • 3 cups (360g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream, half-and-half, or whole milk
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • Salt, to taste
  • Optional: gel food coloring
  • Optional: sprinkles

Instructions

  • Prepare the Dough: Whisk together the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar, then add the vanilla bean seeds, egg, and vanilla extract. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until a dough forms.
  • Chill the Dough: Divide the dough in half, roll each portion out to ¼-inch thickness, and stack them between parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours.
  • Cut and Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Cut out shapes from the chilled dough and arrange them on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake for 11-12 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Make the Frosting: Beat the butter and vanilla bean seeds together until creamy. Add the confectioners’ sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and fluffy. Add a pinch of salt if needed. Divide and tint the frosting with gel food coloring, if desired.

 

  • Frost and Decorate: Frost the cooled cookies with the prepared buttercream and decorate with sprinkles, if desired.